Crow Update

[anne_d]

A report from the high school: Emily says that there are three crowlings (chicks?). The largest one was out of the nest and wandering a bit. They have grey beaks, blue eyes, and harsh croaking calls, not the typical "caw" of the adults.

I'm hoping Emily's photos come out.

The honeysuckle in our patio is in full bloom. Walking past the open kitchen windows or out into the patio is like being smacked upside the head with a large scented hammer. I could even smell it from the front door.

The California poppies and geraniums in the front porch planter box are all blooming like crazy, and the portulaca is taking over. The rains, although not quite enough to break the 100-year record, certainly made the flowers happy. Next, unfortunately, come the brush fires; in fact, I think they've already started. It's going to be a nasty hot summer.

Comments

[karinalee.livejournal.com]

Ah, I love honeysuckle. Mine won't be blooming for another month or so.

It's been cool and rainy on and off hereabouts, but he sun came out around 6 tonight and it's going to be nice this weekend.

Crows have blue eyes? huh. I like 'crowlings'.

Karen, trolling ljs while making copies of CDs

[anne_d]

Baby crows have blue eyes, like human babies and young kittens. Interesting. Adult crows have black eyes.